Open Faced Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipes

OPEN-FACE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For cheese sauce, in a small saucepan whisk together milk and flour to blend. Heat and stir over medium-high heat to bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in cheese and 1/4 tsp. salt untl cheese is melted. Simmer about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is velvety and thick. Remove from heat. Cover surface with foil to keep warm and to prevent a skin from forming on top.
• In a large nonstick skillet heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Add to skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, just until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
• In the same skillet cook onion and sweet peppers in 1 Tbsp. hot oil over medium-high heat for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are browned and onion is tender. Season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper.
• Lightly toast split rolls. Evenly divide the onion-pepper mixture, meat, and cheese sauce among roll halves. TIP
• To make slicing the beef easier, freeze it for 45 to 60 minutes before slicing. Make it vegetarian
• Use 1 large sliced portobello mushroom per sandwich in place of the beef. Saute as directed for the beef. For big appetites
• Serve sandwiches with both roll bottoms and tops.
• Comfort Food Fix by Ellie Krieger (Wiley, 2011)

OPEN-FACED CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread roll halves with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder. Set aside., In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, salt and pepper in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute beef and hot sauce in remaining oil until heated through. Spoon onto buns; top with pepper mixture and cheese., Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2-3 in. from the heat for 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

OPEN-FACED STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the oregano, granulated garlic, kosher salt, parsley, basil, and vegetable oil together in a bowl. Add the rib eye to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
• Remove the rib eye from the marinade and cook in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, to preferred doneness.
• Butter and toast the bread slices and build sandwiches with the meat, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese.